Guanyin Mountain, the Presidential Palace. This mid-level villa has had special significance since the first protection of the Dharma. After Mr. Sun Da moved in, it became the center for the issuance of government orders in Guangzhou. Basically, most of the highest resolutions are agreed and finalized here. Standing on the balcony, overlooking Guangzhou City. After experiencing the three largest fires in history, this majestic city in southern China has lost its former splendor and majesty, and instead has a kind of late decay. However, the dilapidation of the city has been infected by the enthusiasm of the residents living in this city, giving off a different kind of life force. These enthusiastic residents have all moved to Guangzhou from other places in the past year. Just like a pile of firewood, the higher the flame travels, the more dry firewood is needed. Once the addition of firewood stops or slows down, the raging fire will soon become sluggish or even extinguished. Young people in Guangzhou City still don't feel this crisis, but there are not only young people in Guangzhou City who are eager to burn their passions, there are also many old people who have been up and down in the political arena for many years. These people all feel that Guangzhou no longer seems to be the holy city of the southern revolution of the Republic of China. The charm of this city gradually and subtly weakens. The loss of influence will directly result in the "KMT" being unable to attract more talents. But no one cares about this. All the old people in the political field have recently discovered a phenomenon that makes them even more confused and shocked. Mr. Sun Da seems to have decided to choose a successor. This is big news, even bigger than the Northern Expedition. If the Northern Expedition had no money, no food, no troops, even if Mr. Sun Da insisted on going his own way, it would be impossible to be executed. The successor of the ¡®Kuomintang¡¯? This is equivalent to the emperor raising a son and identifying the heir. The day when the old man gives up and takes off his legs is the day when the new one replaces the old one. Just like the prince, once he ascends that position, he will become the crown prince. There are only a few people within the Kuomintang who are most qualified to be elected, and Wang Zhaoming has undoubtedly the greatest chance. The reason is that Wang Zhaoming is the young man that Mr. Sun Da values ??most, and he has followed Mr. Sun Da for many years, and has worked hard and accomplished many feats. Within the Kuomintang in the 1920s, Wang Zhaoming was still an almost perfect leader at this time. politicians. He is not greedy for money, not lewd, and does not form too many cliques. He relies entirely on his personal charm and political capital to accumulate power within the Kuomintang. It can be said that there are almost no people within the Kuomintang who can compete with him. But Mr. Sun Da began to worry, because he knew that Wang Zhaoming had the ability, but who to compare with? He was not a little better than Hu Hanmin, but what if he compared with Wang Xueqian? The latter can surpass Wang Zhaoming by a few blocks without even breathing heavily. In terms of prestige, if the Kuomintang did not have Mr. Sun Da, its prestige would have been greatly reduced. Today, Wang Xueqian's reputation is comparable to that of Mr. Sun Da, a political tycoon. His reputation radiates across the country. Wang Zhaoming is only in the country. The party has extremely high influence, and the two are not on the same starting line at all. Comparing strength? If Wang Xueqian sends troops from Fujian, can the Guangzhou Provisional Government and the Kuomintang resist the Zhejiang Army¡¯s troops? You know, the Zhejiang Army is no longer a powerful ground force. It has a navy and an air force. This is the first army in the Republic of China to have three-dimensional firepower. Although Mr. Sun Da does not know what three-dimensional firepower is, he knows , bombs flew above their heads, and bullets were scattered like water. No army in the Republic of China could withstand such an intensity of war. The Zhejiang army is so unreasonable in fighting, and there is no reason to explain. Cheng Qian, who has served as the Chief of General Staff of the Army of the Guangzhou Provisional Government and the principal of the military academy, also explained Wang Xueqian¡¯s military tactics to Mr. Sun Da. To use the exact words Wang Xueqian said at the military academy: "A battle that can be ended with one shell should never be solved with a thousand bullets." Wang Xueqian could say this, but Cheng Qian did not dare to say such wild words at the Guangzhou Military Academy. . Although, in terms of value, the price of one 75 shell is about the same as a thousand rounds of the best quality pointed bullets. But in terms of consumption, the consumption of artillery is hundreds or even thousands of times that of infantry. He had studied the battle of Xianxia Pass where Li Houji sent troops. After the artillery arrived on the battlefield, the Zhejiang army seemed to have changed into a different army. Ten thousand artillery shells were fired at Li Houji's main position within half a day. Within half a day, only half a day, the 30,000-strong army collapsed. He could imagine how many cannon barrels would be broken after the Zhejiang army fired these shells. The intensity of this battle was so intense that even the most elite First Division of the Cantonese Army could not withstand it. This is no longer a level contest. This is why Wang Xueqian used military expenditures that could support an army of 700,000 people, but only supported an army of 70,000 people, including a navy of less than 5,000 people and an air force. You must know that the military expenditures of the Zhejiang Army do not include soldiers¡¯ salaries. Because the Zhejiang Army wasSoldiers have a time limit of three to five years, and there is no military pay. It is a compulsory military system. However, if someone in the family is a soldier, they can be exempted from local taxes and enjoy some local subsidies. In front of any Republic of China army, the Zhejiang army has the confidence to defeat its opponent one to two, or even one to three, in a short period of time. Many senior local generals of the Republic of China speculated that the Zhejiang Army might not be able to fight a protracted battle, but the question is, which army of the Republic of China could withstand the most powerful attack from the Zhejiang Army? If a future military fan sees this information, he will definitely exclaim, isn¡¯t this the Japanese tactics in World War II? If you add aerial bombing, it will be perfect. Yes, after the Zhejiang Army supplemented its air force, this set of tactics had no solution on the frontal battlefield of the Republic of China. In actual combat, the Zhejiang Army has mastered European tactics such as infantry and artillery coordination. It is conceivable that if the Kuomintang continues to be at odds with Zhejiang, once Wang Xueqian resolves the surrounding threats, the first unlucky person will be Guangzhou Provisional Government. The army was unable to withstand the Zhejiang Army's front, and its political reputation was not as good. Under this situation, the selection of Mr. Sun Da's successor was in a deadlock. No one can compete with Wang Xueqian. what to do? Under this situation, even Russia¡¯s top military adviser in Guangzhou, the military academy, was helpless. In the words of the Russians, the strength of the Zhejiang Army is already comparable to that of the Soviet Army. It is an army formed entirely in accordance with European standards and has gathered a certain amount of combat effectiveness. Regardless of the number, it depends on the number. In terms of quality, it should be second-rate in Europe. This is also true. It is not that the combat effectiveness of the Zhejiang Army is exaggerated, but that the Russian military adviser also wants to save face. It is impossible for him to say that the combat effectiveness of the Zhejiang Army at the divisional level is stronger than that of the Soviet army, and that it is stronger in artillery and air support. , has dominated the army's superior ability to advance. In this regard, the Zhejiang Army undoubtedly has the advantage. Among the military strength of the various factions in the Republic of China, the Zhili, which claimed to have an army of one million, actually had less than 500,000; or the Fengjun, which had an army of 300,000; they were already a big step behind the Zhejiang Army. If they were to fight, it was hard to say who would be stronger. At least judging from the recent battles between Zhili and Fengjun, both sides were evenly matched. The mysterious veil of the Zhejiang Army has not yet been lifted, but the leader of any faction cannot ignore the strength of the Zhejiang Army. Fortunately, Mr. Sun Da can breathe a sigh of relief. The Zhejiang Navy has not significantly strengthened after the fleet in Guangzhou defected. Two main battleships were towed into the port for modification. In fact, everyone knows that this is not because Wang Xueqian wants to transform these former Qing warships into modern warships, but because he does not trust the navy that has taken refuge, he deliberately sent the most powerful warships to the dock to let the rebel navy They cannot defect to other forces out of dissatisfaction, such as Cao Kun or Zhang Zuolin from the Feng clan. But Mr. Sun Da still felt the aggressive and strong attitude of the Zhejiang Army. It was able to annihilate a British fleet without the main navy ships. This kind of combat power was not available to the Kuomintang. He knew very well that if he could not unite with Wang Xueqian, or obtain Wang Xueqian's understanding, his hope of the Northern Expedition would be dashed by this younger generation, and even the "Kuomintang" he founded would be ended in Wang Xueqian's hands. This predictable outcome made Mr. Sun Da miserable. He did not want to see his lifelong political accumulation end up being a lowly foil. The threat from Zhejiang has given him trouble sleeping and eating. After the Zhejiang army defeated the British fleet at the mouth of the Yangtze River, Mr. Sun Da's temper became more and more erratic, not that his personality changed much. Instead, he would often 'lose his temper' in the room and refuse to let anyone in. On this day, Zhang Jingjiang did not choose a good time. As soon as he entered the Guanyin Mountain Presidential Palace, he heard the crisp sound of teacups breaking from Mr. Sun Da's study. At this moment, the guards of the Presidential Guard all looked at each other, feeling at a loss as to what to do. "Commissioner Zhang." "Minister Song." Song Ziwen could not help but reveal a trace of disdain when he saw Zhang Jingjiang's perverse face. There was nothing he could do about it. Seeing this face that disgusted him, he always had the urge to step forward and slap her twice. The hypocrisy and arrogance of officialdom could not conceal his inner disgust for this man. "Why don't you just sit down and leave?" Song Ziwen saw Zhang Jingjiang preparing to leave with the help of the servants, and couldn't help but say a few more words. Zhang Jingjiang has difficulty moving. She needs help when standing and a wheelchair when traveling. But it is very strange that such a member of the "Kuomintang" who is too weak to do heavy work has always been valued by Mr. Sun Da. In the new executive committee, he also serves as a standing member. This is the most powerful organization within the Kuomintang. OK?, if Zhang Jingjiang is in good health, there is hope that he will compete with Wang Zhaoming for the throne of heir. I am afraid that only Mr. Sun Da himself can explain this trust. Zhang Jingjiang opened his mouth and wanted to explain the reason why he instigated the Zhejiang mutiny. Unfortunately, faced with Song Ziwen's unwilling attitude, he still sighed. He knew that the reason why Song Ziwen didn't want to see him was because he had an enemy with Wang Xueqian. . The Song and Wang families were originally close friends, but now that he has interfered with them, they may not even be friends anymore. Zhang Jingjiang would never feel guilty about Wang Xueqian. Even if the Kuomintang and the Zhejiang Army were joint allies at the time, he would not feel that he had done anything wrong. Because he was not the only one to realize that the Zhejiang Army was probably the biggest threat to the Kuomintang, and it belonged to the same southern camp as the Kuomintang. Even if the alliance was temporary, he still felt a little guilty about Song Ziwen, because His decision made Song Ziwen unable to hold his head high in front of his friends: "Minister Song, I'm afraid Zhang came at the wrong time, so I have to say goodbye!" If it were another person, Zhang Jingjiang would have changed his face long ago. He is not a good-tempered person. But Song Ziwen is different, Mr. Sun Da's brother-in-law is not mentioned. There is another identity that earned Song Ziwen enough respect in Guangzhou: the God of Wealth. Without Song Ziwen¡¯s financial planning, the provisional government in Guangzhou would not even be able to survive. Soviet Russia¡¯s aid is only a drop in the bucket, and it cannot be sent from the north without restrictions. Only the recovery of the local economy and fiscal easing will be the greatest confidence for the "Kuomintang". In this regard, Song Ziwen has done very well. In fact, his position in Guangzhou is irreplaceable. Even though Zhang Jingjiang was showing weakness, Song Ziwen still said one more thing before the other party left: "It's been very windy in Guangzhou recently. If Commissioner Zhang is inconvenient, don't go out." "Master!" Zhang Jingjiang didn't say much, just his expression. It's a bit gloomy, but his servant can't stand it anymore. A king who humiliates a minister may not die, but when he sees his master being squeezed like this, a servant is always unwilling to accept it. On the contrary, Zhang Jingjiang said with a grim face: "Go back!" Seeing Zhang Jingjiang leave, Song Ziwen also breathed a sigh of relief, turned around and strode into the mansion. At this time, Wei Lihuang, the chief of the presidential guard, hurried over and whispered to Song Ziwen: "Madam has already gone up." Mr. Sun Da threw tea bowls and other things in the room, not because he was really angry, but because he had a physical problem. Throwing the tea bowl is just a code to reject all visitors. This information is an absolute secret within the Kuomintang, and only a few people know it. Zhang Jingjiang didn't know that Mr. Sun Da's body was on the verge of collapse. As the captain of the guard, Wei Lihuang could understand the situation even if he saw it, and Song Ziwen was his brother-in-law and knew the situation. He strode up the stairs, pushed the door open and entered the study room. He saw the sweat on Mr. Sun Da's forehead dripping down like water. His whole body seemed to be fished out of the water, and his body was bent like an old shrimp in pain. And the second young lady of the Song family looked anxious. "Brother-in-law, you can't delay any longer. You must go to treatment." Mr. Sun Da took a few deep breaths and felt that the terrible pain had passed. He weakly raised his eyelids and smiled bitterly at Song Ziwen: "I am also studying medicine. , knowing how difficult it is to treat this disease. It¡¯s good to be able to use herbal medicine now, and there are no good treatments in Hong Kong hospitals. Don¡¯t worry, I can hold on and won¡¯t fall down right away. "Faced with an operating table with a success rate of less than 10%, Mr. Sun Da would not go up. Mr. Sun Da went to Hong Kong not long ago, claiming to the public that he was meeting friends in Nanyang, but secretly he went to the hospital for a check-up. The results were not ideal, but of course it was not the most serious case. But when it comes to the medical level in the Republic of China, and even in the entire Far East, the best ones were in Yanjing and Shanghai. Union Hospital is a world-class hospital that the Rockefeller Foundation plans to spend thirty years and invest tens of millions of dollars to build. All the equipment and doctors are world-class. Even the first-class hospitals in Europe and the United States cannot match the strength of Union Hospital. But Mr. Sun Da of Yanjing said he couldn¡¯t go. Shanghai¡¯s Traditional Chinese and Western Hospital is larger than Union Medical College Hospital, and its investment is no less than that of Union Medical College Hospital. The source of funding is also the United States. But Song Ziwen, who knew a little bit about the secrets, knew that the owner of this hospital was Wang Xueqian. Although the "Kuomintang" and Zhejiang have had bad relations, the two parties have gained an understanding on the surface. In contrast, Shanghai is Mr. Sun Da's only choice and only hope. The main reason is that Mr. Sun Da's illness can no longer be delayed. Song Ziwen took a step forward and said with a firm expression: "Brother-in-law, I am going to Shanghai. I believe that Zigao is not such a heartless person. Considering the past friendship, I believe that he will not ignore death." "Yes! Let's go and have a look. Come on!" Mr. Sun Da looked at his lovely wifeWith his hazy eyes, he couldn't help but feel sad. He was destined to be unable to give her a long-lasting love. He didn't expect that his body would collapse in just a few years. Seeing the silent sadness of his relatives in front of him, he began to hesitate. He also knew that seeking medical treatment in Shanghai was his last choice, but he just couldn't make the decision. When Song Ziwen saw this, he was also anxious. He suddenly thought of a way: "Brother-in-law, do you think this will work? I will go to Shanghai first. Taking advantage of the negotiation process between Zigao and the British, it is reasonable for Guangzhou to send personnel to come forward. And In private, we can discuss how to keep it confidential. After that, we can continue the negotiation so that you can show up in Shanghai and the medical treatment can go smoothly. " Song Ziwen also knows that if Mr. Sun Da's problem is If the situation is known to the outside world, it will be a catastrophic blow to the "Kuomintang". Although Mr. Sun Da was a little unwilling, he also knew that the hopes of hundreds of thousands of people in the Kuomintang were placed on him. He could not fall. In the end, he nodded with difficulty and said: "Thank you for your hard work, Paul." (~^ ~)